Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 wins (4,58 s vs 5,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Mustang GT 449 | Cayman (Manual) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.58 s | 5.65 s | 1.07 s · Mustang GT 449 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.48 s | 13.79 s | 1.31 s · Mustang GT 449 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.20 s | 24.69 s | 2.49 s · Mustang GT 449 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 267 km/h | 17 km/h · Cayman (Manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.88 kg/hp | 4.94 kg/hp | better ratio · Mustang GT 449 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Mustang GT 449 | Cayman (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.39 s · tight gap | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s · tight gap | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.61 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.58 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.75 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.94 s | 12.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.47 s | 19.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.48 s | 13.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.20 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 267 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 542 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 764 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Mustang GT 449 hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Mustang GT 449 leads by 1.07 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang GT 449 is doing 154 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang GT 449 crosses the line in 12.48 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.31 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang GT 449 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang GT 449 finishes in 22.20 s versus 24.69 s, with a 2.49 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (267 km/h), the Cayman (Manual) never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Mustang GT 449 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.88 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 1.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 wins (4,58 s vs 5,65 s).
Mustang GT 449 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang GT 449: 455 hp, ratio 3,88 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual): 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Mustang GT 449: 250 km/h. Cayman (Manual): 267 km/h.